A friend suggested that I write an article on the topic of the apron; I am glad that she did, for this little “article of clothing” holds a multitude of memories for many people. The word apron is ...

CANANDAIGUA, NY — Lucille Ball of “I Love Lucy” wore one and so did the Beaver’s mother, June Cleaver. Most TV moms of the 1950s and 1960s donned an apron, a reflection of what their female viewers ...

"The use of aprons has been important to humans since time immemorial," says Serena Barnett, director of the Rogers Historical Museum. "Aprons have served both function and fashion through the ...

Apron, with printed design of “advice to wives”; 1950s. Apron; white, red, blue, and black cotton print featuring advice on "how to keep your husband" in English and French, Half apron style.

Aprons keep our clothes clean, but they also are complex symbols of motherhood, status, occupation and even oppression. They also represent family, conjuring up images of apple pies and white picket ...